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bragging

  • present participle of brag.
  • a word derived from brag.

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Results will be binding; bragging rights last until the next competition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

In turn that gave Musk — whether intentionally or coincidentally — bragging rights as a pioneering trillionaire.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

"To bring in talent, you need money... I'm not bragging -- give me 30 or 50 kids, train them here for three years, and I'll make the whole world know about guanniu."

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

So being selected early isn’t just about bragging rights — it’s also a major financial windfall that can determine a player’s earnings for the next several years.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

The mayor voted on the winner, and that church got bragging rights for a whole year.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine